How 'Balloon Man' Earned His Unusual Nickname
The history of medicine is filled with many oddities. One such, very painful, oddity occurred in the late 19th century under the monicker "Balloon Man."
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What Happened To The Man Who Killed Wild Bill Hickok?
The summer of 1876, Wild Bill Hickok was in Deadwood to make money. But he himself would soon be dead.
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The Truth About Ernest Hemingway's Many Wives
Ernest Hemingway had a Nobel Prize in literature and, three years before, picked up a Pulitzer. He also had a boatload of wives.
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The Truth About The Only Woman To Receive The Medal Of Honor
Mary Edwards Walker was not only a physician, but a surgeon, at a time when women, frankly, weren't respected enough to even be admitted to medical school.
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The Truth About Pancho Villa's Death
Here's how Pancho Villa died and became the most famous headless horseman never to haunt Ichabod Crane.
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The Untold Story Of Wild Bill Hickok And Calamity Jane Cannary
He was born James Butler Hickok in 1837 in Illinois; she was born Martha Jane Cannary. Here's the story of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane Cannary.
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Here's How Uranus Really Got Its Name
Uranus is the seventh planet in the solar system and was the last planet to be discovered. However, naming the celestial body underwent a couple of iterations.
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The Truth Of Annapurna, The World's Deadliest Mountain
Annapurna stands as the inverse of Mt. Everest. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world but only has the tenth highest death rate.
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How Day Of The Dead Is Really A Celebration Of Life
Primarily celebrated in Mexico and parts of Central and South America, the Day of the Dead has also become increasingly popular in other countries.
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The Mysterious Foo Fighters Of World War II
One of the most prominent early UFO sightings happened during the latter years of World War II. These are the mysterious foo fighters of World War II.
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How An Enslaved Person Became A Local Celebrity And Earned His Freedom
Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori went from being an African Prince to an American enslaved person before eventually regaining his freedom. Here's the story.
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What Happened To The Police Officers Who Assaulted Rodney King?
For many Americans, one of the most memorable events of the 1990s was the 1991 assault of Rodney King. What happened to the police officers that attacked him?
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What Are The 4 Cardinal Virtues And What Do They Mean?
Plato boiled moral thought and action down to four foundational characteristics that everyone should strive for: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
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Here's What The Bible Has To Say About Vegetarianism
Most Christians on most days eat as if the Bible has given them broad leeway in their food choices. But is this actually true?
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What Did Abraham Lincoln Look Like In Color?
President Abraham Lincoln is remembered for many things, including helping to abolish slavery. But one thing he isn't known for is dashing good looks.
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Why Some Believe Joan Of Arc Was A Witch
Joan of Arc - or Jeanne d'Arc - is one of the most prominent figures in French history. Why did some people believe she was a witch?
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The Lucrative Business Of Adolf Hitler Art Forgeries
Adolf Hitler had aspirations to be an artist when he was a young man. Today, there is a lucrative business of Adolf Hitler art forgeries.
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The Macabre Truth About Books Bound In Human Skin
Within this world, there is one object that seems to hold particular interest: books bound in human skin. Here's the macabre truth about this practice.
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Adolf Hitler's Unusual So-Called Addiction Fueled His Infamous Rallies
There was something Adolf Hitler enjoyed doing that, by his own admission, bordered on addiction, and it's far from anything you'd expect from the dictator.
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Ancient Aliens: 14 Facts About The History Channel Show
In 2009, the History Channel's Ancient Aliens took a far-out concept and blew it up. Here are some fun and interesting facts about Ancient Aliens.
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The Death Of The Manson Family's Getaway Driver, Linda Kasabian
The Manson family was responsible for many deaths during its 1969 killing spree. Recently it was announced that getaway driver Linda (Kasabian) Chiochios died.
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Dog Poop Was Once Used To Cure Sore Throats
Most people don't enjoy being sick. Illnesses of various kinds were more fatal in centuries past than now. If you're sick enough, maybe you'll try -- anything?
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What Happened When Washington D.C. Desegregated Public Pools In 1949
Throughout much of the 20th century, whenever Black Americans tried to go swimming in integrated public pools, white people violently targeted them.
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What Is The Easter Tradition Of The Burning Of Judas?
Holidays with their roots in religious belief can sometimes attract practices that don't have much to do with the original intent. Easter is no exception.
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A Seaside Discovery In Portugal Continues To Disprove A Key Theory About Homo Sapiens
A seaside discovery in Portugal continues to disprove a key theory about Homo sapiens, and reveals that they were likely more resourceful than we thought.
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What Is The Mythical, Mayan Creature Known As The Alux?
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador may have some interesting beliefs, at least based on a social media post the politician made in February 2023.
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Who Founded The Hells Angels?
On July 4, 1947, more than 4,000 motorcyclists roared into the sleepy town of Hollister, California for a bike rally sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Club.
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